Running
Marathon
42.2 km
99m
Start: May 27, 03:00 PM
Edinburgh Marathon Festival
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Road runs in United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Distances
Running
Relay
42.2 km
Start: May 27, 03:00 PM
37.00 EUR
Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Start: May 27, 01:00 PM
37.00 EUR
Running
10K
10 km
Start: May 27, 02:00 PM
32.00 EUR
Running
5K
5 km
Start: May 27, 04:00 PM
28.00 EUR
About
A festival of races on the iconic Edinburgh Marathon route, featuring the marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and junior events along Scotland’s capital and coastline.
Pacers
Pacemakers are identified on event day with Pacerflaggen and assigned start waves in the ‘Renntag für Laufende’ schedule; target times per wave are published there. Pacers run selected marathon and half-marathon sections to support participants in keeping their target pace.
Results
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Surface mix
- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in Edinburgh
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan6°2°
↑ 08:35
↓ 16:10
Feb7°2°
↑ 07:41
↓ 17:15
Mar8°3°
↑ 06:28
↓ 18:17
Apr11°4°
↑ 06:07
↓ 20:19
May14°7°
↑ 05:00
↓ 21:20
Jun16°10°
↑ 04:27
↓ 22:01
Jul18°12°
↑ 04:49
↓ 21:50
Aug18°12°
↑ 05:45
↓ 20:51
Sep16°10°
↑ 06:46
↓ 19:32
Oct12°8°
↑ 07:45
↓ 18:13
Nov9°4°
↑ 07:50
↓ 16:06
Dec6°2°
↑ 08:39
↓ 15:39
What's included in entry
- race number
- finisher medal
- participant t-shirt
Prices & signup
- Half Marathon37.00 EUR
- 10K32.00 EUR
- 5K28.00 EUR
- Relay37.00 EUR
FAQ
When is the Edinburgh Marathon Festival held?
The festival weekend is typically the last weekend of May (Saturday 29th–Sunday 30th May 2027).
Where do the races start and finish?
Races start and finish in central Edinburgh, with routes taking in iconic landmarks and the East Lothian coastline.
Are there age-limited races?
Yes — there are junior races (2K, 5K, 1.5K for ages 6–18) and the Kids’ Kilometre (3–6 years).
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 07:52:14 PM
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